Sister/Charge Nurse

1 week ago


Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Critical Care Team. We are looking for a nurse who is able to demonstrate substantive recent and relevant experience at Band 5 level in a Critical Care environment and is able to evidence the completion of the Intensive Care Course along with a teaching and assessing course with, at least, 6 months post-course consolidation.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is an excellent communicator and has a genuine interest in developing their critical care skills. Interpersonal skills are essential and they will need to demonstrate the ability to be forward thinking and passionate about delivering high standards of care.

Eastbourne Critical Care is an 8 bedded unit, comprising 5 Level 3 (ITU) beds and 3 Level 2 (HDU) beds and we work closely with our Sister Critical Care Unit in Conquest Hospital, Hastings.

Cross-site working may be required at times of high acuity and staff shortages.

Main duties of the job

To work within the multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to Level 2 and Level 3 patients. Providing comprehensive patient care and ensuring the optimum level of physical and psychological well-being is maintained throughout their period of critical illness. To provide support to significant others relatives and families during the same period. To provide support to both senior and junior colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care on a shift by shift basis. To work in partnership with the whole multi-disciplinary team. To "take charge" of unit in the absence of, or alongside Senior Sister/Charge Nurse colleagues ensuring all the above is maintained. To actively take part in quality improvement and auditing.

The list is not exhaustive and applicants should refer to the Job Description attached to the advert for more information about the role.

To embody our Trust values of;- Kindness, Inclusivity and Integrity.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Our Trust Values are:- KINDNESS, INCLUSIVITY and INTEGRITY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description which is attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Basic Life Support Willingness to undertake ALS if not already held Recognised Degree level teaching and assessing qualification Recognised Degree level critical care qualification

Desirable

Masters Level Study ALS course

Experience

Essential

Extensive Critical Care experience working at Band 5 Passed both modules of Intensive Care Course and consolidated for, at least, 6 months

Desirable

General surgical/medical or specialist ward experience

Other

Essential

Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form
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